The perioperative nurse is precepting a new scrub person. The scrub person picks up a disposable scalpel blade with gloved fingers and is attempting to attach it to the reusable scalpel handle. What is the most important skill the perioperative nurse should teach the new scrub person?
A. Continue to use fingers to attach the blade since fingers are more dexterous
B. Lay the blade on the Mayo stand and slide the handle onto the blade
C. Hold the blade in a clamp or needle holder and advance it onto the handle
D. Convince the OR to purchase disposable scalpels only